The Best White Outfits in History

1. 1965: Marilyn Monroe

This iconic dress from The Seven Year Itch sold for an astonishing $4.6 million in 2011.

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2. 1962: C.Z. Guest

A perennial on best-dressed lists throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the socialite was known for her effortless American style.

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3. 1960s: The Supremes

Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson made up one of the first girl groups to embrace grown-up glamour. These embellished, floor-sweeping gowns are the perfect example of their superlative style.

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4. 1974: Bianca Jagger

The former Mrs. Mick Jagger had an affinity for white suiting-she even wore a jacket to her wedding, over a simple (and low-cut) white dress.

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5. 1987: Lauren Hutton

Light material, a breezy cut, and of course, a touch of top-model insouciance render the menswear-inspired button-front utterly feminine.

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6. 1992: Sharon Stone

In Basic Instinct, the actress smashed any lingering associations between white and innocence.

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7. 2012: Gwyneth Paltrow

This sharp-shouldered Tom Ford ensemble, which the actress wore to the Oscars, demonstrates that formal white needn’t be remotely bridal.